Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich, sweet-savory honey-garlic sauce. Effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. Enjoy the delightful aroma and flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 6–8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and measure out honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken beforehand for enhanced flavor. - Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas halfway through cooking for added nutrition. - To achieve a thicker sauce, reduce excess liquid on the stovetop before serving.